In 1983 Texas, three rebels reverse engineer an IBM PC and shake up the booming computer industry in AMC's new original series Halt and Catch Fire.

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Set in 1980s Silicon Valley, Season 3 returns six months after the move from Texas as each character faces new challenges trying to find their place in this new environment. Cameron (Mackenzie Davis) and Donna (Kerry Bishe), founders of the internet start-up, Mutiny, hunt for an idea that will launch Mutiny as a key player in the Valley. Gordon (Scoot McNairy) struggles to find a place within his wife's company. Joe (Lee Pace) continues to build upon his empire, reinventing himself with a bold play that shocks the Valley and sends him back into the lives of his old partners. Don't miss the premiere Tuesday, August 23 9/8c only on AMC.

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The writing is unfortunately unbearable I love Lee Pace, computers, and historical fiction, so I was very excited for this. I was so confident I would like it for these reasons that I bought the entire season without hesitation, but the writing is so cliche and unoriginal that I couldn't bear to watch more than one episode. First scene: person who arrives late and cares least is actually the smartest. Then, the wife tells the guy to give up on his dreams, but once he says he will, she tells him to go for it! Seen it too many times before. =/

Errhka

Intriguing and Intelligent Halt and Catch Fire is show that knows itself and doesn't have time to help you catch up - it's too busy telling its fantastic story. It assumes that you are a capable human being that either will try to learn about computers or be smart enough to watch without learning. I love that. We have three characters that, by the end of the pilot, we care about a lot and understand that there's more to them than meets the eye. Watch it - you'll be smarter for it.

Meeshell Buchan

VERY intrigued. I really feel like the characters in this show have the potential to completely morph from one self completely into another, and that journey with these particular mindsets has me captured. The development of background for the characters is a little rushed, perhaps, but in the long run, with more seasons to come (I FRIGGIN HOPE) this show has got me hooked forever. The evolution of technology back then, looking back at it, it seems so slow moving to me for some reason, but I know it's not. It's been racing forward at an insane pace for over a century. Fantastic show, I cannot wait for Season 2. :D:D:D:D:D!!!

Keykey Jay

Addictive and Fascinating I wasn't old enough to appreciate how the PC world came into being, and seeing tech pioneers in such a human light with all the industrial espionage, corporate raiding and back stabbing that went on is an eye opener. Plus the casting is perfect. As far as sex goes, there is no real nudity and nothing gratuitous, but they are portrayed as real, flawed people. Great show!

Gary D

Mad Men for Geeks "Halt" manages to portray the world of Geek/Maker/Tech Entrepreneurs better than most. Technical details are relevant and mostly believable. Screens with code even contain valid 'C' syntax. Personal storylines can be tedious, but usually relate back the work anyway, such as an engineer dreaming about his circuit. Looking forward to this show's future.

In my mid 40s now. I can appreciate the history of the dawn of computers and gaming. This show allows the viewer to relate on many levels of their own starts, stops and failures. The characters persevere with the passion of what they love and create, while allowing other things in their life to fail.

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April 6, 2015

The writing is unfortunately unbearable I love Lee Pace, computers, and historical fiction, so I was very excited for this. I was so confident I would like it for these reasons that I bought the entire season without hesitation, but the writing is so cliche and unoriginal that I couldn't bear to watch more than one episode. First scene: person who arrives late and cares least is actually the smartest. Then, the wife tells the guy to give up on his dreams, but once he says he will, she tells him to go for it! Seen it too many times before. =/

Intriguing and Intelligent Halt and Catch Fire is show that knows itself and doesn't have time to help you catch up - it's too busy telling its fantastic story. It assumes that you are a capable human being that either will try to learn about computers or be smart enough to watch without learning. I love that. We have three characters that, by the end of the pilot, we care about a lot and understand that there's more to them than meets the eye. Watch it - you'll be smarter for it.

VERY intrigued. I really feel like the characters in this show have the potential to completely morph from one self completely into another, and that journey with these particular mindsets has me captured. The development of background for the characters is a little rushed, perhaps, but in the long run, with more seasons to come (I FRIGGIN HOPE) this show has got me hooked forever. The evolution of technology back then, looking back at it, it seems so slow moving to me for some reason, but I know it's not. It's been racing forward at an insane pace for over a century. Fantastic show, I cannot wait for Season 2. :D:D:D:D:D!!!

Addictive and Fascinating I wasn't old enough to appreciate how the PC world came into being, and seeing tech pioneers in such a human light with all the industrial espionage, corporate raiding and back stabbing that went on is an eye opener. Plus the casting is perfect. As far as sex goes, there is no real nudity and nothing gratuitous, but they are portrayed as real, flawed people. Great show!

Mad Men for Geeks "Halt" manages to portray the world of Geek/Maker/Tech Entrepreneurs better than most. Technical details are relevant and mostly believable. Screens with code even contain valid 'C' syntax. Personal storylines can be tedious, but usually relate back the work anyway, such as an engineer dreaming about his circuit. Looking forward to this show's future.

In my mid 40s now. I can appreciate the history of the dawn of computers and gaming. This show allows the viewer to relate on many levels of their own starts, stops and failures. The characters persevere with the passion of what they love and create, while allowing other things in their life to fail.

Hackers... the book brought to life. I loved season 1 and waited on baited breath for season 2 to start. I bought the audio book version of "Hackers-hero's of the computer revolution", in order to refresh my brain on the real names and stories of the time period so I could see the portraits that are fictionalized so well in this epic series. I really enhanced my enjoyment of it by doing this.

Garbage In trying to add some interest to the task of building computers this series attempts to spice up the characters to make up for the lack of interest in the task at hand. Most characters are not believable, monotonous and sometimes morally despicable. I won't waste my time watching this utter garbage any more as Hollywood tries to infuse it's moral degrading nonsense to the audience.

Hooked me At first I thought Joe was doing Don Draper! but this show caught me off guard. AMC strikes again! Great soundtrack. Love the core cast. Cameron is amazing. I was 5 in 83 and remember Jedi and Cabbage Patch and this show takes me back.

Amazing I loved the first season of Halt and Catch Fire. While it has some pretty standard '80s tropes (anarchist punk, cutthroat corporate businessman, and straight up computer geek), they're all put into the same room to work together. I'm excited to see the second season which is supposed to be even better.

Embers I heard in a commercial that AMC has a knack for creating shows built on oblique, interesting premises and slowly works them into masterpieces such as Mad Men and Breaking Bad. It is too early to know whether Halt and Catch Fire will follow suit, but they are off to a solid start.

Started OK but going no where fast The characters are shallow, the story writers focus more on where people put their genitalia, or as they put it, its the thing that gets you to the thing. Mind == blown /s&gt;

Love this 80's tech fest, well written It's nice to see a dramatization of the tech race from the early boom days that doesn't treat the period as a joke. The tech is exciting, and there are well fleshed characters who I can care about. Another cool AMC show.

Captivating. A must watch show. Great first season! The storyline keeps you locked and engaged. The characters in Halt and Catch Fire are so individual and unique so you have a vested interest in all of them as the story progresses. Definitely worth watching!

Excellent television Very interesting and dynamic characters, wonderful dialogue, and superb pacing. Can be a tad predictable at times, and some of the characters seem to repeat mistakes, but no show is perfect.

Unique and Personal Been in IT for 7years love how this program shows all the different levels of the business from freedom to family and finding your way. Someone one once said "In our field... Originality has a time and place" Seems like that's the tone of this show #welldone

HACF is a breathtaking show about what happens when you pursue your dreams in a world full of challenges and obstacles. Powerful characters portrayed so perfectly that I forget they're actors. Brilliant.

Best show I've seen in some time. I was skeptical on this show but interested in how they would portray the tech sector at this time. Turns out to have very well written characters in dialogue. Good character depth.

Daaaaaaaamn. This show is captivating, well written and incredibly acted. I am so invested in these characters I can't take it. And if you are even marginally interested in technology, or the history of technology, its just an added bonus to what is an extremely brilliant show.

Wonderful show The roles are played played in a believable and realistic manner. The subject matter is niche, but I feel like the era and place hasn't been touched much by film. I'm happy to see it brought to light with this cast.

An important show that doesnt know how important it is. A smart look at some of the characters that might have changed the world with their innovation. Especially in todays tech and social media savy world. Impressive

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